Toyota Kirloskar Motor on Monday reported a 7 per cent rise in total sales at 33,128 units in May 2026 as compared to 30,864 units sold in the year-ago period. Domestic sales stood at 30,574 units in the reported month as compared to 29,280 units in May 2025, registering a 4 per cent growth year-on-year, according to a statement by Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM). However, exports grew 61 per cent at 2,554 units in May 2026 as compared to 1,584 units in the same month last year. Sabari Manohar, Executive Vice President, Sales-Service-Used Car Business, Toyota Kirloskar Motor, said, "This month (May) marked a significant milestone as we crossed 3 lakh Strong Hybrid Electric vehicle (SHEV) sales in India, underscoring the growing acceptance of SHEV technology and cleaner mobility solutions. "This achievement further strengthens our commitment to advancing sustainable mobility through a multi-pathway approach. We will continue to focus on innovation that aligns with evolving customer nee
Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) on Monday reported a 9.1 per cent year-on-year increase in domestic sales at 47,837 units in May 2026. With exports of 13,300 units, HMIL's total monthly sales stood at 61,137 units last month, marking a 4.1 per cent year-on-year growth, the company said in a regulatory filing. Commenting on May sales results, Tarun Garg, MD & CEO, HMIL, said, "Hyundai Motor India has continued its strong momentum of the year into May as well, achieving domestic sales of 47,837 units with 9.1 per cent YoY growth and total sales of 61,137 units with 4.1 per cent YoY growth". He further stated that in the first two months (April and May) of FY27, HMIL witnessed domestic sales rise by 13 per cent to 99,739 units, compared to 88,235 units in the same period of FY26.
GST 2.0 boost and rural tailwinds kept growth on track
Total automobile retail sales in India grew by 12.94 per cent with a record 26,11,317 units in April as compared to 23,12,221 units in the same month last year, making a bright start to the new fiscal, Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations said on Tuesday. Sustained tailwinds from GST 2.0 affordability gains, RBI's supportive rate stance, healthy rural cash flows post a strong rabi cycle and an extended marriage season helped the industry post a robust performance, Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) said in a statement. Passenger vehicles (PV) retail sales were at a record 4,07,355 units last month as compared to 3,63,028 units in April 2025, a growth of 12.21 per cent, it added. Two-wheelers also clocked best-ever monthly numbers at 19,16,258 units in April this year as compared to 16,95,638 units in the same month a year ago, at a growth of 13.01 per cent, it added. FADA further said three-wheeler sales stood at 1,06,908 units last month as compared to .
Maruti Suzuki jumped around 5 per cent, followed by Bajaj Auto up by 4 per cent, and Hero Moto Corp up by 2.05 per cent
Auto companies are likely to post strong volume-led growth in Q4FY26, but rising input costs and commodity inflation are beginning to weigh on margins across segments
Strong growth across segments, GST 2.0 benefits and rising rural demand pushed India's auto retail sales to a record 29.6 million units in FY26, with EV adoption also gaining pace
Passenger vehicle sales rose 21.48 per cent year-over-year in March, while two-wheeler sales rose 28.68 per cent and commercial vehicle sales rose 15.12 per cent
Retail sales of vehicles across categories in India in 2025-26 grew by 13.3 per cent at a record 2,96,71,064 units as compared to 2,61,87,255 units in the previous fiscal, with GST 2.0 helping overcome a subdued start to the year, Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations said on Monday. Passenger vehicle (PV) retail sales rose to 47,05,056 units in FY26, up 13 per cent from 41,63,927 units in FY25, the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) said in a statement, adding that it is cautiously optimistic but watchful of the possible impact of West Asia war on vehicles demand in India going forward. Similarly, two-wheeler (2W) sales also grew by 13.4 per cent at 2,14,20,386 in 2025-26 as compared to 1,88,89,595 units in 2024-25. In FY26, three-wheeler retail sales stood at 13,63,412 units, up 11.68 per cent from 12,20,834 units in FY25, according to FADA. Commercial vehicles (CV) retail also witnessed a growth of 11.74 per cent at 10,60,906 units in FY26 as against ..
India's passenger vehicle industry growth is expected to moderate to 4-6 per cent in FY27, largely due to the high base and evolving macroeconomic conditions, ratings agency ICRA said on Friday. For FY26, the industry is estimated to report wholesale volume growth of around 7-9 per cent, supported by strong festive demand, GST rate cuts and multiple new model launches, ICRA said in a statement. "The industry continues to witness structural shifts, with utility vehicles accounting for nearly 67 per cent of overall sales, reflecting sustained premiumisation trends," it said. Further, rising penetration of alternative powertrains such as CNG and electric vehicles is aiding demand diversification, ICRA said. Despite the anticipated moderation in growth, passenger vehicle original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are expected to continue with significant capital expenditure towards new product development and electric vehicle platforms, while tractor manufacturers are likely to benefit fr
Bajaj Auto Ltd on Friday reported a 20 per cent rise in total sales at 4,45,377 units in March as compared to 3,69,823 units in the same month last year. Total domestic sales were at 2,66,290 units last month as against 2,21,474 units in the year-ago period, up 20 per cent, Bajaj Auto Ltd said in a regulatory filing. Two-wheeler sales in the domestic market were at 2,21,021 units as against 1,83,659 units in March 2025, registering a growth of 20 per cent, it added. Exports of two-wheelers were up 21 per cent at 1,59,452 units last month as compared to 1,32,073 units in the same month a year ago, the company said. Total commercial vehicle sales in March 2026 stood at 64,904 units as compared to 54,091 units in the year-ago month, a growth of 20 per cent, it added. Commercial vehicle sales in the domestic market stood at 45,269 units as against 37,815 units in March 2025, while exports were up 21 per cent at 19,635 units as against 16,276 units in March 2025, the company said.
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Two-wheeler makers post strong FY26 growth led by rural recovery, scooter demand and premium motorcycles, though FY27 outlook may soften amid global headwinds
Suzuki Motorcycle India expects FY27 domestic growth below earlier estimates as rising commodity costs and global uncertainty from West Asia conflict weigh on demand
Electric vehicle sales rose sharply in FY26, driven by strong growth in two- and four-wheelers and a robust year-end push, as per Vahan registration data
JSW MG Motor India on Wednesday reported a 19 per cent year-on-year rise in dispatches to dealers at 6,528 units in March. The wholesales for March reflected sustained momentum across its internal combustion engine (ICE) and new energy vehicle (NEV) portfolios, JSW MG Motor India said in a statement. The company said it will hike prices on the MG SELECT portfolio by up to 7 per cent, effective April 1, 2026, including flagship models such as the MG Cyberster and MG M9. Already, the company has announced a price increase of up to 2 per cent across its MG portfolio, effective April 1, 2026.
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Strong rural demand, policy support, and festive season boost drive auto sales to record highs in FY26, while electric vehicles see rapid adoption across segments
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China's domestic passenger car sales fell 34.2% in February from a year earlier, an industry association said Wednesday, reflecting weakening demand as some trade-in subsidies are phased out. Only 950,000 units of passenger cars were sold in China last month, according to the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers, down from nearly 1.4 million vehicles sold in January. Overall passenger car sales including exports dropped 15.4% year-on-year, even as shipments overseas jumped 58% to 586,000, highlighting the challenges for Chinese carmakers trying to offset sluggish domestic sales by expanding into foreign markets. Automakers have been struggling with weak demand as the government has been phasing out trade-in subsidies to encourage purchases of electric vehicles. Chinese consumers have also been steering clear of big purchases, feeling a pinch from a slowing economy and protracted property slump. The Lunar New Year festival, China's biggest holiday, took place in February, .